Opel Astra 2001 vs Mercedes SLK 2000
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Opel Astra is available with front wheel drive, while Mercedes SLK can be equipped with rear wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.2 (petrol, diesel) | 2.0 - 3.2 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Opel Astra is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 - 190 HP | 163 - 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 - 280 NM | 230 - 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 - 13 seconds | 5.2 - 8.5 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes SLK are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Opel Astra. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 - 8.9 | 9.2 - 11.2 | |
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Opel Astra petrol engines consumes on average 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes SLK. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.27 m | |
| Opel Astra is 26 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 185 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`764 | ~ 1`661 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4400 | |
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